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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the LS5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic LS5

 SD1200 IS LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 LS5 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic LS5

 SD1200 IS LS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the LS5.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and LS5.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
25
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography information
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 160 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $250 $294